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3 August 2012, 08:53 AM
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I'd like to...
thank everyone I've pestered for info last 2 weeks.
Special thanks to Brian who baby sat me at the AP boutique and Wempe. The 5167 came in today and its still as beautiful as I saw it at the AD! I'm not saying this because I'm trying to justify the crazy purchase (my ex would've said.. 'are you crazy??? we could have donated the money to ASPCA). Design wise, I find this watch to be very 'clean' and well balanced. As others had already mentioned the way the light plays on the dial is unreal.. subtle but very unique! I had a difficult time of choosing this watch over the Naut. After looking at the 5711 for a while, there's just too many horizontal elements going on (dial and fin thingys on left side of case) which makes the watch look 'squat'. Its like heavier women should not wear horizontal strips. In any event, anyone know how to remove the pins on the clasp? Is it just a normal push pin? Cut rubber and re attach?? Ting oh btw, the box the watch came in is almost worth the price of admission! LOL |
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3 August 2012, 08:55 AM
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Real Name: Ken
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Congrats---let's see some pics!
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3 August 2012, 08:56 AM
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Congrats on the Aquanaut!
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3 August 2012, 09:24 AM
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Welcome to the club. Pics are required
 
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3 August 2012, 12:22 PM
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Real Name: Kevin
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That's a great watch congrats mate!
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3 August 2012, 12:26 PM
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Congratulations on your choice of the 5167.
In the short time that I wore was one, I was extremely impressed with everything about it. But the two features that stand out are: The dial, what a stunning colour and one changes with different light. And the lume, there are two different shades, one for the batons, which easily last ALL night and the numbers, which only glow for a short while. In any event, anyone know how to remove the pins on the clasp? Is it just a normal push pin? Yes, from memory, anyway I didn't use any special tools, apart from a very thin point. Cut rubber and re attach?? Yes, but very importanly TAKE YOUR TIME, I have read stories of collectors, who have rushed the job and ended up with one rubber strap TOOO small. Have fun :) Regards Tony
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3 August 2012, 12:52 PM
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Congratulations! You did make a great choice and I hope to see pictures very soon!
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3 August 2012, 04:54 PM
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Congrats!
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3 August 2012, 06:20 PM
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Congratulations! It's a beauty, enjoy it. Also the most comfortable watch I have worn.
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3 August 2012, 07:43 PM
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My pleasure Ting. Enjoy both watches my friend!
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3 August 2012, 10:34 PM
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Congrats!
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3 August 2012, 11:39 PM
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Congrats Ting! Post up some pictures when you get a chance.
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4 August 2012, 12:44 AM
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Congrats!
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4 August 2012, 01:37 AM
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congrats!
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4 August 2012, 07:36 AM
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Congratulations Ting!!! We are definitely looking forward to the pictures!!!
Awesome news!!! |
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4 August 2012, 09:08 AM
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Cong's on your new catch.
Khalid
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4 August 2012, 09:18 AM
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No need to take the strap of the lugs, just take the deployant clasp off of the strap ends. Take your time, and don't cut to much of the strap. Leave a bit when it gets hot and the wrist swells.
You may find you will need to cut more fromone side than the other to center the clasp. I did my own and it wasn't too bad. I did find some pointed wooden scewers came in handy when forcing the strap ends back into the deployant clasp though. Look forward to seeing some wrist PICs, Congrats. Welcome to the 5167 Club.
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7 August 2012, 01:00 AM
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Thanks all..
I didn't want to inundate you guys with lousy/cell phone pics of a watch you already know. Heres how it looks on a small 6.5 (roundish) wrist 
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7 August 2012, 01:40 AM
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very beautiful watch ting, wear it in good health.
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7 August 2012, 02:26 AM
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Amazing! Big Congrats!
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7 August 2012, 04:04 AM
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Looks nice !! Enjoy...
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7 August 2012, 04:08 AM
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Very nice .... congrats!
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7 August 2012, 04:20 AM
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Looks great!!!
Congrats on the Aquanaut!!
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8 August 2012, 07:55 AM
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Very nice.
 Congrats!
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8 August 2012, 10:01 AM
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Looks great Ting!
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8 August 2012, 11:11 AM
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Congrats again.
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8 August 2012, 11:30 AM
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Such an understated beautiful watch...congrats.
I'm not sure 99.989% of the world would know you had....what a $20,000 watch on your wrist! |
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8 August 2012, 11:35 AM
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Congrats!!
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8 August 2012, 08:01 PM
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Gratz!! It is amazing!! wear it in good health!!
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9 August 2012, 09:54 PM
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Its no secret that is my favorite Patek model!!!!
Congrats
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